2012 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard Princess Cruises MV Crown Princess

The CDC Vessel Sanitation Program Reported an outbreak of norovirus among passengers onboard the Princess Cruises MV Crown Princess February 2012. In total 288 of 3,078 passengers and 75 of the 1,178 members of the crew reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Overview

Outbreak began:February 2012
Affected country:Other International
States/territories:NA
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Cruise ship
Brand name(s):Princess Cruises, MV Crown Prince
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:363

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents